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Ten-month-old infant dies; caregiver detained for questioning
A 25-year-old caregiver has been held for investigation following the death of a 10-month-old child in her care. The infant was found unresponsive and rushed to a nearby clinic but is believed to have died before arrival.
LSN Malaysia ·
Authorities have detained a 25-year-old woman as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of a 10-month-old infant, who was found in an unresponsive state on Tuesday. The caregiver discovered the child appeared weak and immediately transported the infant to a nearby medical clinic. However, medical personnel determined the child had likely expired before arriving at the facility. Police have since taken the caregiver into custody to assist with inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death. The case remains under investigation as authorities work to establish the exact cause of the infant's death. Details regarding the child's condition prior to discovery have not been disclosed.